Credentialing and Certification Specialist

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date
01/16/2026

Classification Title
Field, Research, and Outreach Services

Rank
N - No Rank

Working Title
Credentialing and Certification Specialist

Department
222800 - OCD Oregon Center for Career Devel

Position Number
D92873

Representation
AU - AAUP

Renewable
Renewable

End date, if applicable
06/30/2027

Position FTE
1.0

Tenure Status
N - not applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action - in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

Position Summary

This position exists within the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education. The Center promotes the quality of childhood care and education for Oregon's children and families by providing a statewide career development system for practitioners.

This position operates within the credentialing & certification functions of the Center at a secondary support level. Primary responsibilities of this position include: data entry of training and education documentation, verification of training and education documentation, registry application processing including screening and review; follow up & phone consultations; interpretation of policy Information, and technical assistance.

Within the credentialing & certification functions, this position has responsibility for providing assistance and professional support to the coordinator of credentialing & certification. Assistance and professional support may be provided in such areas as: registry & knowledge standards; registry systems development/implementation; training records creation, training documentation verification, presentations &media packages to practitioners, work in state verification data system; work with state partners and review teams.

This position works closely with the Supervisor, Coordinator, and other Center professional and support staff, in accomplishing these responsibilities.

This position is grant funded through June 30, 2027. We are recruiting to fill two open positions. The positions may be renewed, contingent on grant funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in the field of education, early childhood education or related field and/or a Step 9.
• 1- 2 years of experience and professional competence in education or related fields.
• Evidence of professional standards, ethics, and values that uphold an equity lens.
• Demonstrated ability in the following areas:
  • Application and document processing, screening for completeness, data entry, and approvals.
  • Interpreting and implementing program policies and procedures.
  • Proficiency in computer systems and databases for maintaining and analyzing data.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-project office environment.
  • Working with people from diverse backgrounds and professional affiliations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience and professional competence in similar position
• Experience providing technical assistance /professional development advising
• Experience giving presentations in professional settings
• Bilingual communication skills - English/Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, or Chinese

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement
• Adheres to all PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be $54,072, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Application Instructions

Additional Information

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No

Background Check Required
Yes

Position End Date (if applicable)
06/30/2027

If you have questions

Please email centerline@pdx.edu

Search Details

Posting Close Date

Projected Close Date for Posting
Open Until Finalists Identified

Application screening begins
12/11/2025

Quick Link
https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/48745

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